Pratibha Desai, MD
NPI 1861488454 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Saint Petersburg, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pratibha Desai, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Saint Petersburg, FL (NPI 1861488454).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861488454
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME66436 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
10 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,811 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 885 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 885 | $8 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 352 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 309 | $89 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 180 | $10 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Epoetin Alfabrand: Procrit | 243 | 75 |
| Anastrozole | 203 | 64 |
| Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12)brand: Cyanocobalamin Injection | 105 | 21 |
| Epoetin Alfa-Epbxbrand: Retacrit | 103 | 40 |
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosp/Pfbrand: Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | 100 | 25 |
| Letrozole | 96 | 30 |
| Lenalidomide | 77 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,674 across 164 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (9)
- 6555 Cortez Rd WBradenton, FL 34210-2608Phone: (727) 344-6569Fax: (727) 384-4388
- 3501 Cortez Rd WBradenton, FL 34210-3196Phone: (727) 344-6569Fax: (727) 384-4388
- 425 S Parsons Ave Ste 101Brandon, FL 33511-5290Phone: (813) 278-5062Fax: (813) 502-6933
- 401 Vonderburg DrBrandon, FL 33511-5963Phone: (813) 684-2339Fax: (727) 384-4388
- 3000 US Highway 19Holiday, FL 34691-2635Phone: (727) 344-6569Fax: (727) 384-4388
- 1258 W Bay Dr Ste GLargo, FL 33770-2245Phone: (727) 344-6569Fax: (727) 384-4388
- 4114 Woodlands Pkwy Ste 301Palm Harbor, FL 34685-3450Phone: (727) 344-6569Fax: (727) 384-4388
- 603 7th St S Ste 560St Petersburg, FL 33701-4732Phone: (727) 820-7714
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-20
- Last updated
- 2020-08-27
- Certified
- 2020-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pratibha Desai's NPI number?
- Pratibha Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861488454, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pratibha Desai's specialty?
- Pratibha Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pratibha Desai located?
- Pratibha Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 5000 Park St N Ste 1017, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709-2236.
- What is Pratibha Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pratibha Desai is (727) 344-6569.
- Does Pratibha Desai accept Medicare?
- Pratibha Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pratibha Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Pratibha Desai's NPI (1861488454) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.